The Colorado Rapids and Commerce City are thrilled to host the 24th Annual 4thFest celebration on July 4th at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park. Celebrate Independence Day as the Colorado Rapids take on the New England Revolution at 7:00 PM. In addition, there will be a free community festival and COLORADO’S LARGEST PUBLIC FIREWORKS SHOW!

The 4thFest Community Festival, presented in conjunction with Commerce City, kicks off at 5:00 PM and is completely FREE to the public. It will feature all kinds of interactive activities, entertainers and family-fun elements for all to explore! Activities will include music, mechanical bull, toddler zone, pedal carts, inflatables, human foosball, a ropes course, quad bungee trampoline, face painting, obstacle course, bounce houses, Eighteen76 bar, live karaoke and the Centennial 38 tailgate. There will be two food trucks on site to satisfy all of your pregame cravings.

Denver band Lola Rising will be performing LIVE on the main stage at Burgundy Boulevard from 7:00-8:30 PM. Lola Rising is an Island Folk Rock band also known as "Jahawaiian" that is ukulele driven with high energy melodic dance rhythms and soaring guitars. Combing Lola Rising's dance rhythms with their vocal harmonies, makes for a perfect storm to bring everyone together for an amazing singalong dance party. The six piece has quickly risen in the burgeoning Colorado music scene with strings of dates alongside Rusted Root, Trevor Hall, and appearances at fesivals like Big Ticket Festival, Velorama, and Spread The Word Music Festival.

Inspired from a song frontman, Paul Medina Guevera, once wrote about the passing of his `Lola` (means Grandmother in Filipino), coupled with `Rising` evokes images of spirituality and embraces the human condition. Their dance-able rhythms, honest poetry, and smooth melodic multi-part harmonies makes their music familiar, fun, accessible, vivid, and thought-provoking.

The Colorado Rapids first team will be wearing Americana warmup tops ahead of the game against the New England Revolution on July 4. The Rapids will be auctioning these warmup tops online via Givesmart starting July 4 at 10:00 AM through July 8 at 10:00 AM. The non-team worn warmup tops will also be available to purchase online at MLSStore.com and at Altitude Authentics.

The flag is synonymous with the sport of soccer. It is seen as a symbol of support, used to rally the faithful. We're placing flags in the hands of our fans to help raise the pre-kick atmosphere at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. Stadium gates open at 5:30 PM. We recommend fans get to their seats 15 minutes prior to kick to welcome the Burgundy Boys on to the pitch with Centennial 38 and our Season Ticket Members in celebrating this fan-led tradition! If you see an unused flag at the bottom of your section, and you hear “Mountain Roads” begin and see the lyrics on the scoreboard, that is your cue to begin waving your flag until kickoff! After you're done waving the flag, please place it at the bottom of the section as you found it.

DJ Jen Jones

Get in your seats early to dance along to tunes from DJ Jen Jones, who will be spinning hits throughout DSGP before kickoff, at halftime and during a special pre-firework show from her booth on the north terrace!

Skip the traffic and head to the main stage at Burgundy Boulevard for a free post firework concert and dance party with a set from DJ Jen Jones.

"Nothing compares to the 4thFest! The vibe in the stadium that night is absolutely magical," Jones said.

Since joining the Rapids as the resident DJ, Jen Jones has brought contagious energy and electrifying mixes that amplify the overall gameday atmosphere.

*Gates open at 5:30 PM. Please arrive early to allow ample time to pass through security and make it to your seat prior to kickoff!

Security

Metal Detectors

The Rapids and DICK'S Sporting Goods Park will be implementing walk-through metal detectors at all gates. Fans will be asked to pass through the metal detectors before having their ticket scanned by a staff member. All items will need to be taken out of pockets. Bags will be examined by a staff member as fans enter the stadium.

Bag Policy

Bags must be smaller than 14"x14"x6" to be allowed in the gates. Please arrive early to allow ample time to pass through the metal detectors and get your ticket scanned!

Security Dogs

As part of its efforts to enhance security at all Colorado Rapids home games, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) announced an agreement with Phantom K9 to help ensure a safe environment for fans, staff, athletes and performers.

From the East: Take I-70 West; exit Central Park Blvd.; proceed North to 56th continue straight and it will lead you to Prairie Parkway or turn left (West); proceed to Valentia and turn right.

From the West: Take I-70 East; exit Quebec; proceed North to 60th and turn right.

From the South: Take I-25 South; merge onto 270 East; Quebec; proceed North to 60th and turn right.

For Colorado Rapids home games, the parking fee is already included in the price of each Rapids ticket, so no additional parking fees are required when arriving at the stadium for Rapids games. Parking attendants will be on site for directional purposes only.

Please note that additional parking fees may be required for other events at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park.

Skip parking at the stadium and take advantage of RTD's bus and rail system. The University of Colorado 'A-Line' and the RTD 62 bus route are an easy ride to the stadium!

Getting to DICK'S Sporting Goods Park from Downtown

Heading to the Stadium on Gameday: Grab a Local Day Passand jump on the A Line commuter rail at Union Station in Downtown Denver heading East bound. Exit the commuter rail at Central Park Station and transfer RTD Route 62 bus. Take the Route 62 Bus all the way to the DICK'S Sporting Goods Park stop on the northwest side of the stadium! Fan’s estimated travel time from the Union Station stop is approximately half an hour! Easy breezy!